The FAA, as ordered by President Donald Trump, will begin charging hobbyist drone operators $5 each to register themselves with the federal government — just in time for Christmas.
Get Ready to Register Your Drones, Again
Key Takeaways:
- The FAA will reinstate a $5 registration fee for hobbyist drone operators.
- This requirement was restored by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018, overturning a previous court decision that had vacated the rules.
- The FAA believes that drone registration and identification promote safer and more responsible operations, aiding in full integration.
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